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To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (1496)9/27/2004 7:30:54 PM
From: Eric L  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 6035
 
Message Box.

Bill,

<< It's fine that the nav bar and all the other page elements can expand and contract. The msg box, itself, should have a fixed width to allow approx. 10-12 words per line, period. >>

I VEHEMENTLY disagree, and we can size the window to any width we want to obtain a comfortable word per line length, or adjust font size or resolution to do the same.

<< That's why you don't see many books that are 2 feet wide >>

But you do see monitors that are, and thank goodness we have more than 8" diagonal today.

Respectfully,

- Eric -



To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (1496)9/28/2004 12:43:30 AM
From: JF Quinnelly  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 6035
 
Reading studies have shown that sticking to about 10-12 words per line increases readability, reduces eye strain. That's why you don't see many books that are 2 feet wide with 30 words per line. I would draw on the 500 years of experience that the publishing industry has with this before reinventing the wheel.

I think that's the main reason I find this new format uncomfortable to use.


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